Its a easy process that starts with buying your moped, if bought new you usually receive a title. If bought used you have to get a bill of sale, which can be written on anything as long as it says that the owner so and so sells the moped to you, make sure that there is the make and model along with the VIN number. You can also put down how much you paid for it or just leave it blank because you will be taxed when registering the moped.
Once thats done go down to the SoS, one thing I've learned is go to the out of the way places for quick service. In west MI, I have 2 that are equally far apart, one is in Wyoming and is usually busy while another is in Hudsonville, which isn't quite as busy. Another reminder is that the SoS doesn't accept Visa credit cards(or debit cards because mine is a Visa card from my bank), there is a ATM at all SoS's though so you'll be paying a little bit more. Best bet is to just bring cash. Also remember that when you register you'll pay taxes, not sure how much it is but the registration will cost $15 for 3 years.
Once there you just have to jump through a few pages and sign a few things. You'll have to sign a affidavit saying that its a moped, its 50cc or less, has a automatic tranny, and doesn't exceed 30mph. If it goes faster then 30mph then its considered a motorcycle, if it has a manual its considered a motorcycle, if it has a 100cc engine its a motorcycle. So some scooters can be considered motorcycles with 100+cc engines. Though its not like they're going to check or that a police officer is going to notice if there is a 70cc kit on a moped.
Another thing is no insurance is needed in Michigan, so way cool on that. For having such relaxed laws on mopeds and scooters without having any sort of legal defense or advocacy group its pretty amazing. Its like the pyramids in Egypt, they've been that way for such a long time without any changes. Overall having a moped pretty much pays for itself, now that gas just hit $4.17 where I live, just going out for a ride or going to get beer at the store makes it worth it to me.
To everyone, take a slow ride and take it easy!
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